9. conversation starters, vocabulary, listening, and inclusive language

ACADEMIC INTERACTIONS

130

Spring 2015, IECP, Nikki Mattson

Agenda

Announcements

Conversation starters

Grammar – indefinite pronouns

Listening and vocabulary

Grammar – inclusive language

Announcements

Angel update – I have started using Angel for

grades (only)

ITC Workshop = "Spelling 101: Vowels (part

1)"

Julie George, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 3:00-4:00

p.m., Pond 326

Conversation Starter 130A

The prosecutor has the legal capacity to

investigate and act in prosecuting criminal cases

of all kinds (felonies - misdemeanors - offenses)

as an agent for the Attorney General. Do you

think that the prosecutor should have the

authority to judge the accused if he is found

guilty?

(Law, Saeed Alloghani)

Conversation Starter 130A

Music played in a major key can make people

feel more passionate and happy, whereas music

played in a minor key can make people feel

more serious or sentimental. Some symphonies

conclude with major keys while other

symphonies do the reverse. What type of music

do you like? Do you know the difference

between major an minor keys?

(Music, Xun Xu)

Conversation Starter 130A

Finance managers have to be assertive and

have confidence when they make decisions. In

addition, self-management is important. This

means having the ability to work effectively

without a supervisor who directs or guides the

employee. In your opinion, what are some

important characteristics for finance

managers? Do you agree that they have to be

assertive?

(Finance, Dina)

Conversation Starter 130B

Most law students who are interested of

becoming lawyers obtain legal knowledge in

general. Because of this, I believe that to be a

successful lawyer it is better to be a specialist in

two or three fields of law. Do you agree or

disagree that lawyers who are specialists in

certain fields will be more successful than

lawyers who plead in all cases? Why/why not?

(Riyadh Alamri, Law)

Conversation Starter 130B

There are a large number of professional

dancers in this world. Most of them started to

dance by the age of three. To be a professional

dancer one needs to start practicing dance at

the early age. In your opinion, do you think it’s

good for a child to learn dance at early age?

(Dance,ChiaHsi Lin)

Conversation Starter 130B

I think practice is the most important factor for

math students who wish to do well on exams.

Do you agree? What are other characteristics

that successful mathematicians need to have?

(math, Abdullah Alshayie)

Grammar – Indefinite Pronouns

What are these?

A pronoun that refers to a non-specific being,

object or place.

Pg. 9

Practice

Complete pg. 10, A and B

Listening and Vocabulary

Listening- words in context, pg. 14

Complete pg. 15, B+C

Focus on Critical Thinking:

Evaluating Reasons

Pg. 15 – “When you read or hear reasons for

something, it’s important to ask yourself

whether the reasons make sense and are

believable based on what you know.”

Is evaluating an author’s ideas a key focus in

your native country as well?

Stating and Evaluating Reasons

Resource on pg. 219

Complete D+E on page 15

Using Inclusive Language – pg.

19

What does inclusive mean?

What is “inclusive language?

What is inclusive language?

…

Inclusive language in legal

writing

What is the key part of legal writing courses mentioned?

What does it entail?

Why do you think it is important?

Examples – pg. 18

Practice

Complete A,B, and C on pgs. 18-19

Grammar – rules and expectations

in the past

Complete A, B, and C on pg. 19.

HW

Unit 1 Test = Thursday

20 vocabulary words

Listening for main ideas and details (new

listening)

Reducing notes to key words (like pg. 7)

Inclusive language (pg. 18)

Grammar – indefinite pronouns and rules

and expectations (present and past tense)